Embroidery crafts Books

Who’s ready for the holidays? Not us! Grab your needle & thread and get ready to stab away the stress of the holidays with this collection of festive f*cking patterns–and maybe even make a few gifts to boot!Let’s face it - the holidays can be...

The idiots got you down? Get a needle and thread and stab your stress away with this collection of wash-your-mouth-out-with-soap cross-stitch patterns. Cursing a blue streak has never been so satisfying!   There are times when just hollering...

Make your own embroidery patterns and thread portraits that are inspired by the nature that surrounds you! Featuring complete overviews on tools, embroidery stitches, and various skills and techniques to know, From finding your subject and taking a photo...

Julie Jackson is back and more subversive than ever! This new anniversary edition of her classicSubversive Cross Stitchcelebrates more than 10 years of delightfully snarky, in-your-face cross stitch with 50 full-color patterns including17 brand-new...

Combine zodiac signs with beautiful patterns to create embroidery artwork that people will cherish!Create a beautiful piece of art to hang on a wall, or a personalized gift for a friend. The traditional art of embroidery is easy to learn with this fun...

This classic book on sewing linens for the church explains the materials and equipment needed, a variety of hemming options, special instructions on the small linens such as purificators and palls, working with fair linens, white work embroidery, and...

Craftivism can be your voice of resistance: Craftivism is a non-threatening form of activism that gives people a voice when they feel voiceless and power where they feel powerless. It is an international movement for our time and noted Craftivism expert...

An innovative new style of sashiko from a leading embroidery and patchwork artist!Prolific embroiderer, quilter and author sashikonami combines her love of sashiko with her fondness for piecework to create a whole new style of sashiko stitches and...

A delicate craft that has been handed down for thousands of years, bead embroidery was popular among the aristocrats in China's imperial courts and is an important part of modern haute couture, wedding dresses, and other accessories.A step-by-step guide...

A cat in a tutu is worth a thousand words!Using the most common embroidery stitches, Cat Mania Embroidery places your feline friends in wacky situations of the kind they'd probably get themselves into, given half the chance. Wide-eyed...

Enchanting Embroidery invites you to create your own world using bright thread and imaginative stitching. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful - zany crocodiles, cats, bears, even bats and ravens - this book invites you to be creative...

Embroidery lovers,expand your stitching repertoire to include punch needle!Discover the art of punchneedle with this collection of 11 special projects from Japanese embroideryartist Yumiko Higuchi. This series of sweet little projects will teach you...

Get inspired to reduce your consumption of fast fashion and build a unique and upcycled wardrobe with one-of-a-kind garments!In Wardrobe Embroidery, Warunee Bolstad of @plystreknitwear shows you how to easily breathe new life into your wardrobe by adding...

Beloved Japanese embroidery artist, Yumiko Higuchi's freshest collection of motifs, is showcased here on a variety of purses, wallets, and bags. Inside, you'll find an assortment of simple, folk-inspired floral and animal designs stitched in Yumiko's...

Discover the art of kogin, a style of traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery with modern appeal. Historically, kogin was used as a pattern darning technique to reinforce threadbare fabric and add warmth to the clothing worn by farmers in the...

This book unites Chinese and Western embroidery techniques to create gorgeous practical beadwork jewellery with floral elements that are rich in Chinese culture. The projects range from simple to difficult, giving you a basic yet comprehensive grasp of...

Goldwork embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery technique that was originally used in the court or palaces and was exclusive to nobility in ancient times. Similar embroidery techniques were used in Central Asia and Europe in ancient times as well...

A delicate craft that has been handed down for thousands of years, bead embroidery was popular among the aristocrats in China's imperial courts and is an important part of modern haute couture, wedding dresses, and other accessories.A step-by-step guide...

From the author of the successful and provocative Feminist Cross-Stitch comes a new collection of 40 patterns to help you practice self-care.Crafters will love this snarky book with its 40 witty cross-stitch patterns that focus on promoting a healthy,...

Make a statement - and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time - with these 40 feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns! Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its 40 irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to...

Embroiderers will enjoy hours of stitching fun with this charming transfer pack, featuring more than 50 woodland-themed designs. The nature-based patterns range from complex mandalas to simple critters, and are printed on reusable transfer paper: just...

Up your embroidery game with these unique patterns!In Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches, Japanese textile maven Noriko Tsuchihashi presents over 100 bold, textural motifs to stitch with thread, ribbon, beads, and buttons using familiar stitches as well...

Extend the life of well-worn, beloved pieces using these creative techniques.Mending With Love shows you how to apply embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping and a little crochet to worn pieces of clothing or household items. Instead of...

Sashiko: the needlework form of both decorative and functional embroidery developed in Japan many centuries ago.Ê With just four key materials needed-needle, thread, thimble and fabric-Sashiko stitches have long been a favorite for quilting and...

Part storybook, part counted embroidery pattern book Welcome back to the magical world of What Delilah Did. Picking up where Storyland Cross Stitch left off, Secret Garden follows Delilah as she discovers that the overgrown house next door and the little...

With Cross Stitch Celebrations: Graduation, learn to create personalized graduation announcements, congratulations, and additional keepsakes for education-related accomplishments. Learn to create personalized graduation announcements, congratulations,...

Discover the creative satisfaction and stress-relieving benefits of embroidery while stitching fun, modern, vibrant designs such as flowers, plants, animals, landscapes, and celestial scenes.  Beginning a new creative pursuit can be intimidating,...